Science Vocabulary Flashcards

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catastrophe

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A terrible, sudden event.

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erupt

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To send out rock, lava, and ash in a sudden explosion.

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observation

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The act of paying careful attention to gather information.

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evidence

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Proof; information and facts helpful in forming a conclusion.

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fossil

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The preserved remains of things that lived long ago.

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geologist

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A scientist who studies the makeup of the earth and the forces that shape it.

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climate

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The average weather conditions of a particular area.

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conclude

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To decide something or form an opinion based on information.

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dense

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Thick or heavy.

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hypothesis

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An idea that has been suggested and may be true but has not yet been proven.